2009 Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer

The Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer is a Masterpiece of Quality and Long-Range Capability

“Buena Love” has spent the past two and half years traveling from Florida to Maine, then through the Panama Canal to Costa Rica and back. She is now located in Shelter Bay on the North side of the canal close to Colon.

Built by Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE), renowned for their ocean-crossing passagemakers, this motorsailer blends the rugged reliability of Nordhavn’s legendary trawlers with the added appeal of sail. If you’re seeking a yacht that delivers unmatched quality, long-range functionality, and the freedom to explore the world’s most remote destinations then this is the vessel for you.

Notable Features and Upgrades:

• 165Hp Lugger Diesel Engine
• Bow and Stern Thrusters 
• Variable Pitch Propeller
• 2 New Raymarine Chart Plotters
• Starlink Data Streaming
• New Isotherm Fridge/Freezer in galley
• New Force 10 LPG Oven 
• 4 new Air Conditioning Units plus Raw Water Pump
• Telescopic Table Leg in Salon for extra bunk
• Cockpit Security Camera in galley
• Recently painted mast and boom
• Full engine and gen services April 2025
• All Batteries replaced 2025
• Rebuilt steering cylinder 
• Rebuilt boom vang in 2024

The Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer stands out for its exceptional build quality, from the robust fiberglass hull to the luxurious wood interior. Equipped with a 165hp Lugger diesel engine and a Hundested variable-pitch propeller, she offers unparalleled efficiency, achieving a 3,000-nautical-mile range at 6.5 knots under power alone, with fuel capacity for 800 gallons. The powerful 1,200-square-foot sailplan enhances fuel economy and provides a reliable backup propulsion system, ensuring safety and flexibility on extended voyages. Whether motoring across oceans or harnessing the wind, this motorsailer delivers a stable, comfortable ride, with sails that steady the vessel in challenging seas.

What makes this Nordhavn 56 so attractive is its unique ability to bridge the worlds of power and sail, offering the best of both. The spacious saloon, modern pilothouse, and well-appointed staterooms provide liveaboard comfort without compromising offshore capability. Features like the Bow and Stern thrusters, Maxwell windlass, and advanced navigation systems make handling a breeze, while the trawler-style aft deck and forward sailing cockpit create versatile spaces for relaxation and operation. This is a yacht designed for adventure, whether you’re cruising the Caribbean, exploring the South Pacific, or circumnavigating the globe.

As one of only a handful of Nordhavn 56 Motorsailers built, this yacht is a rare gem, combining Nordhavn’s transoceanic heritage with the elegance of sail. Its proven track record underscores its reliability and seaworthiness. “Buena Love" is ready to carry you to distant horizons with confidence and style. For those who demand the finest in quality, functionality, and long-range cruising, this Nordhavn 56 Motorsailer sets the standard—an exceptional vessel ready for your next great journey.

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Deck and Hull

• Maxwell windlass
• 105 lb. stainless steel Aritex anchor
• 400 ft. 3/8" chain
• Chain stopper
• Secondary Delta anchor with 30' of chain and nylon rode
• Aquapro 11 '5" #DMOR1101 dinghy with Honda 20hp outboard. Electric start and tiller steer. Vented dinghy cover included. Dinghy chalks and tie downs.
• Teak decks in aft cockpit
• Six-man Ocean Master liferaft
• Magma LPG BBQ
• LED deck lights
• LED running lights
• All fenders and lines